Crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington: statistics, rates and trends
439 crimes were recorded in Clare, Hundon & Kedington in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington at a glance
- Crime trends in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Types of crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Clare, Hundon & Kedington compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- What happened after crimes were reported in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Population and deprivation in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- Questions about crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
- About this data
439 crimes were recorded in Clare, Hundon & Kedington in the 12 months to July 2026, 46.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 231 reports (53% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Clare, Hundon & Kedington has the 3,180th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Clare, Hundon & Kedington | West Suffolk | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 439 | 11,384 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 46.3 | 60.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,474 | 188,485 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington was highest in the year to July 2020 (578 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (429). Over the whole period it fell 13%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 439 | 46.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 429 | 45.3 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 441 | 46.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 502 | 53.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 508 | 53.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 518 | 54.7 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 578 | 61.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 511 | 53.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 503 | 53.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 30 |
| June 2026 | 35 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 33 |
| March 2026 | 43 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 55 |
| December 2025 | 39 |
| November 2025 | 31 |
| October 2025 | 46 |
| September 2025 | 40 |
| August 2025 | 27 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Clare, Hundon & Kedington over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+26%). The largest falls were in other theft (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 231 | 24.4 | 0.71 | -5% |
| Other crime | 68 | 7.2 | 3.40 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 29 | 3.1 | 0.45 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 21 | 2.2 | 0.14 | +50% |
| Burglary | 20 | 2.1 | 0.60 | +11% |
| Other theft | 20 | 2.1 | 0.33 | -31% |
| Public order | 17 | 1.8 | 0.27 | +55% |
| Vehicle crime | 15 | 1.6 | 0.32 | +88% |
| Drugs | 10 | 1.1 | 0.32 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.5 | 0.54 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.13 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 0.08 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 1 | 0.1 | 0.01 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 52.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Clare, Hundon & Kedington
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Clare, Hundon & Kedington, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Clare, Hundon & Kedington.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Clare, Hundon & Kedington |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haverhill East | 541 | 86.8 | +87% |
| Withersfield | 124 | 38.0 | -18% |
| Haverhill North | 296 | 90.7 | +96% |
| Haverhill South | 596 | 66.3 | +43% |
| Haverhill West | 215 | 41.4 | -11% |
| Westgate | 102 | 24.5 | -47% |
| Southgate | 449 | 104.4 | +125% |
| Minden | 393 | 67.1 | +45% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Clare, Hundon & Kedington over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Chestnut Road | 164 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Highfield | 21 |
| On or near Haverhill Road | 8 |
| On or near Mill Road | 8 |
| On or near Church Park | 7 |
| On or near North Street | 7 |
| On or near Clare Road | 6 |
| On or near Nether Road | 6 |
| On or near Station Road | 6 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Clare, Hundon & Kedington over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 153 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 91 | 20.7% |
| Under investigation | 69 | 15.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 33 | 7.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 30 | 6.8% |
| Not recorded | 21 | 4.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 20 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 7 | 1.6% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 1.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.9% |
Clare, Hundon & Kedington has an estimated population of 9,474. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Clare, Hundon & Kedington sits in decile 6.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Clare, Hundon & Kedington |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.4% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 75.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.6% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 |
Is Clare, Hundon & Kedington a safe place to live?
Clare, Hundon & Kedington recorded 46.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 231 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by other crime (68).
Is crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington going up or down?
Recorded crime in Clare, Hundon & Kedington was up 2% on the year before: 439 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 429 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Clare, Hundon & Kedington?
Clare, Hundon & Kedington is policed by Suffolk. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Clare, Hundon & Kedington. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.